Sharp-eyed visitors to the Palace Museum will note the number of signs which are written in both Chinese and Manchu. Makes sense considering who actually ruled the Qing Empire and so many of the signs at the Forbidden City look something like this:
But the signs on the main attractions, the big gates and halls [...]
Tags: Chinese History · Translations
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the death of The Guangxu Emperor. The second in a line of three child emperors, Aisin-Gioro Zaitian (b. 1875) ascended the throne following the death of his cousin, Aisin Gioro Zaichun (The Tongzhi Emperor, r. 1861-1875). I say cousin because Zaitian was the son of Prince Chun and the [...]
Tags: Chinese History · The Historical Record
